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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.05, 346.62 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.05, 346.62 and 134.75 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.05 : 346.62 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.05/346.62 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.05x = 346.62 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.05x = 46,707.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707.05/231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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