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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.40, 316.50 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.40, 316.50 and 131.12 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.40 : 316.50 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.40/316.50 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.40x = 316.50 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.40x = 41,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499.48/229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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