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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 316.53 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 316.53 and 129.81 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 316.53 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/316.53 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 316.53 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 41,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.76/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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