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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 320.15 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 320.15 and 133.74 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 320.15 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/320.15 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 320.15 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 42,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816.86/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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