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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 318.79 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 318.79 and 131.44 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 318.79 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/318.79 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 318.79 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 41,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,901.76/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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