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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 346.92 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 346.92 and 92.68 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 346.92 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/346.92 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 346.92 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 32,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.55/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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