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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 320.21 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 320.21 and 138.75 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 320.21 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/320.21 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 320.21 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 44,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428.44/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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