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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 316.89 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 316.89 and 126.14 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 316.89 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/316.89 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 316.89 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 39,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.50/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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