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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.91 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.91 and 91.67 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.91 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.91 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.91 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 31,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434.56/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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