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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 318.38 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 318.38 and 132.53 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 318.38 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/318.38 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 318.38 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 42,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.65/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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