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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 318.96 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 318.96 and 131.55 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 318.96 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/318.96 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 318.96 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 41,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,959.19/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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