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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 317.72 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 317.72 and 136.97 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 317.72 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/317.72 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 317.72 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 43,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516.86/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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