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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.55 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.55 and 122.60 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.55 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.55 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.55 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 42,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.03/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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