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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 346.94 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 346.94 and 92.51 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 346.94 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/346.94 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 346.94 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 32,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093.22/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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