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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.15, 346.48 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.15, 346.48 and 94.13 is: 141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.15 : 346.48 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.15/346.48 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.15x = 346.48 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.15x = 32,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.49/231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.09

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