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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 318.98 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 318.98 and 127.64 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 318.98 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/318.98 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 318.98 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 40,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.37/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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