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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 318.73 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 318.73 and 137.63 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 318.73 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/318.73 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 318.73 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 43,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866.81/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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