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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.10 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.10 and 130.93 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.10 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.10 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.10 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 41,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,648.83/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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