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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 318.95 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 318.95 and 132.86 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 318.95 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/318.95 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 318.95 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 42,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.28/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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