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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 319.51 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 319.51 and 138.32 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 319.51 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/319.51 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 319.51 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 44,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.03/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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