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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.13, 316.22 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.13, 316.22 and 135.89 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.13 : 316.22 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.13/316.22 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.13x = 316.22 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.13x = 42,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971.48/229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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