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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 347.36 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 347.36 and 94.57 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 347.36 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/347.36 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 347.36 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 32,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849.20/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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