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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 346.80 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 346.80 and 94.45 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 346.80 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/346.80 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 346.80 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 32,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755.26/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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