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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 320.12 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 320.12 and 144.55 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 320.12 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/320.12 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 320.12 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 46,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,273.35/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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