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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 319.65 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 319.65 and 126.72 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 319.65 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/319.65 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 319.65 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 40,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505.57/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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