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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.05, 346.68 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.05, 346.68 and 122.72 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.05 : 346.68 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.05/346.68 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.05x = 346.68 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.05x = 42,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542.84/231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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