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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 347.38 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 347.38 and 94.66 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 347.38 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/347.38 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 347.38 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 32,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,881.89/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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