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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 318.82 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 318.82 and 139.08 is: 191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 318.82 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/318.82 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 318.82 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 44,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341.49/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.89

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