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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 318.42 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 318.42 and 132.45 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 318.42 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/318.42 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 318.42 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 42,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,174.73/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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