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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.13, 343.45 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.13, 343.45 and 92.06 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.13 : 343.45 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.13/343.45 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.13x = 343.45 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.13x = 31,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,618.01/229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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