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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.95 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.95 and 122.96 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.95 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.95 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.95 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 42,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,659.24/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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