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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 316.25 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 316.25 and 130.94 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 316.25 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/316.25 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 316.25 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 41,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409.78/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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