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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 316.61 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 316.61 and 136.18 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 316.61 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/316.61 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 316.61 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 43,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115.95/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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