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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 320.13 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 320.13 and 138.69 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 320.13 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/320.13 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 320.13 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 44,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398.83/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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