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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 319.11 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 319.11 and 131.65 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 319.11 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/319.11 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 319.11 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 42,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,010.83/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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