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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 346.60 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 346.60 and 68.77 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 346.60 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/346.60 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 346.60 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 23,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,835.68/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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