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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 320.30 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 320.30 and 133.87 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 320.30 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/320.30 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 320.30 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 42,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,877.09/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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