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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.15 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.15 and 133.75 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.15 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.15 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.15 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 42,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,820.06/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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