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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 342.70 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 342.70 and 91.60 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 342.70 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/342.70 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 342.70 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 31,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391.32/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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