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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 320.11 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 320.11 and 138.63 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 320.11 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/320.11 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 320.11 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 44,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376.85/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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