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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 316.88 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 316.88 and 126.13 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 316.88 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/316.88 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 316.88 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 39,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,966.81/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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