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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 318.93 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 318.93 and 137.88 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 318.93 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/318.93 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 318.93 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 43,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974.07/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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