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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 346.84 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 346.84 and 121.54 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 346.84 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/346.84 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 346.84 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 42,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153.76/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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