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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 318.87 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 318.87 and 132.86 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 318.87 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/318.87 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 318.87 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 42,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.07/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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