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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 320.03 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 320.03 and 138.66 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 320.03 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/320.03 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 320.03 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 44,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374.67/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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