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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 318.84 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 318.84 and 131.51 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 318.84 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/318.84 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 318.84 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 41,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930.95/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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