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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 320.30 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 320.30 and 132.54 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 320.30 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/320.30 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 320.30 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 42,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450.58/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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