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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 347.17 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 347.17 and 94.56 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 347.17 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/347.17 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 347.17 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 32,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828.40/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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