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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 318.85 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 318.85 and 132.83 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 318.85 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/318.85 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 318.85 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 42,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.11/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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