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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 342.90 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 342.90 and 106.90 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 342.90 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/342.90 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 342.90 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 36,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,656.01/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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