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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 316.25 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 316.25 and 129.61 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 316.25 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/316.25 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 316.25 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 40,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,988.80/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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