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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 320.13 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 320.13 and 138.79 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 320.13 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/320.13 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 320.13 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 44,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432.86/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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