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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 318.80 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 318.80 and 132.78 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 318.80 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/318.80 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 318.80 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 42,330.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330.26/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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