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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 316.45 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 316.45 and 136.14 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 316.45 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/316.45 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 316.45 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 43,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080.82/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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