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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.45, 316.63 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.45, 316.63 and 129.87 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.45 : 316.63 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.45/316.63 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.45x = 316.63 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.45x = 41,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120.83/229.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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