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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 346.72 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 346.72 and 94.16 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 346.72 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/346.72 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 346.72 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 32,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,645.54/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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