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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 318.92 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 318.92 and 132.85 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 318.92 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/318.92 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 318.92 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 42,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368.52/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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