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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 316.98 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 316.98 and 130.15 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 316.98 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/316.98 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 316.98 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 41,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,254.95/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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