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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 342.90 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 342.90 and 126.15 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 342.90 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/342.90 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 342.90 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 43,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256.84/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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