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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 316.48 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 316.48 and 136.08 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 316.48 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/316.48 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 316.48 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 43,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066.60/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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