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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 318.87 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 318.87 and 132.87 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 318.87 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/318.87 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 318.87 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 42,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368.26/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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