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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 318.95 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 318.95 and 137.91 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 318.95 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/318.95 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 318.95 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 43,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,986.39/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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