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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.53 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.53 and 101.29 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.53 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.53 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.53 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 35,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100.02/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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