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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 316.63 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 316.63 and 136.21 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 316.63 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/316.63 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 316.63 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 43,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127.92/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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