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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.06, 346.64 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.06, 346.64 and 102.81 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.06 : 346.64 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.06/346.64 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.06x = 346.64 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.06x = 35,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638.06/231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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