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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 320.36 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 320.36 and 132.56 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 320.36 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/320.36 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 320.36 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 42,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467.06/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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