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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.24 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.24 and 128.06 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.24 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.24 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.24 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 44,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339.49/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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