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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 316.16 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 316.16 and 130.88 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 316.16 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/316.16 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 316.16 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 41,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379.02/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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