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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 320.02 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 320.02 and 133.66 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 320.02 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/320.02 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 320.02 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 42,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773.87/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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