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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.60 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.60 and 92.29 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.60 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.60 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.60 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 31,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987.71/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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