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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 316.35 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 316.35 and 135.97 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 316.35 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/316.35 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 316.35 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 43,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.32/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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