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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 316.55 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 316.55 and 131.12 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 316.55 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/316.55 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 316.55 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 41,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,506.04/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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