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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 347.14 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 347.14 and 87.20 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 347.14 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/347.14 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 347.14 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 30,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270.61/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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