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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 320.13 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 320.13 and 133.74 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 320.13 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/320.13 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 320.13 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 42,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.19/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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