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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 318.96 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 318.96 and 131.59 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 318.96 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/318.96 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 318.96 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 41,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971.95/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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