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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.25, 346.50 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.25, 346.50 and 122.89 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.25 : 346.50 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.25/346.50 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.25x = 346.50 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.25x = 42,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581.39/231.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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