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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.61 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.61 and 68.73 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.61 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.61 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.61 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 23,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822.51/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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