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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 319.95 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 319.95 and 133.62 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 319.95 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/319.95 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 319.95 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 42,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751.72/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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