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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 320.01 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 320.01 and 138.66 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 320.01 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/320.01 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 320.01 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 44,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372.59/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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