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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 318.46 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 318.46 and 131.17 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 318.46 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/318.46 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 318.46 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 41,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,771.75/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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