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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 319.67 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 319.67 and 133.44 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 319.67 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/319.67 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 319.67 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 42,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.10/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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