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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 318.18 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 318.18 and 132.35 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 318.18 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/318.18 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 318.18 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 42,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109.53/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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