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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.19, 316.25 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.19, 316.25 and 135.92 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.19 : 316.25 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.19/316.25 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.19x = 316.25 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.19x = 42,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.31/229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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