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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 319.03 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 319.03 and 132.95 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 319.03 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/319.03 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 319.03 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 42,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,415.04/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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