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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.02 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.02 and 137.23 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.02 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.02 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.02 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 43,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641.88/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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