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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.77 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.77 and 132.75 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.77 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.77 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.77 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 42,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,316.72/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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