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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 316.46 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 316.46 and 136.11 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 316.46 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/316.46 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 316.46 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 43,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073.37/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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