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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 346.63 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 346.63 and 101.19 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 346.63 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/346.63 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 346.63 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 35,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.49/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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