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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 318.66 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 318.66 and 131.32 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 318.66 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/318.66 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 318.66 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 41,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846.43/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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