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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 320.03 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 320.03 and 128.43 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 320.03 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/320.03 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 320.03 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 41,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,099.21/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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