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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.21 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.21 and 128.23 is: 192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.21 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.21 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.21 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 44,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394.51/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.10

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