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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 316.16 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 316.16 and 130.86 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 316.16 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/316.16 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 316.16 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 41,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.70/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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