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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 316.76 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 316.76 and 135.03 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 316.76 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/316.76 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 316.76 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 42,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.43/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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