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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 320.34 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 320.34 and 133.87 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 320.34 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/320.34 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 320.34 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 42,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.92/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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