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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 318.38 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 318.38 and 131.13 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 318.38 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/318.38 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 318.38 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 41,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.20/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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