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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.51, 316.72 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.51, 316.72 and 131.26 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.51 : 316.72 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.51/316.72 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.51x = 316.72 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.51x = 41,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,572.67/229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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