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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.19, 316.23 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.19, 316.23 and 130.89 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.19 : 316.23 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.19/316.23 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.19x = 316.23 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.19x = 41,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.34/229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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