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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 316.51 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 316.51 and 131.12 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 316.51 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/316.51 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 316.51 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 41,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.14/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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