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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 318.65 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 318.65 and 132.71 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 318.65 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/318.65 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 318.65 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 42,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287.95/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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