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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 318.89 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 318.89 and 136.59 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 318.89 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/318.89 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 318.89 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 43,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556.50/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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