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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 343.59 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 343.59 and 132.75 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 343.59 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/343.59 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 343.59 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 45,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611.57/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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