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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.89, 318.64 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.89, 318.64 and 132.66 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.89 : 318.64 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.89/318.64 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.89x = 318.64 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.89x = 42,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270.78/230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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