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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.60 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.60 and 68.76 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.60 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.60 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.60 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 23,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832.04/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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