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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 347.13 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 347.13 and 123.57 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 347.13 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/347.13 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 347.13 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 42,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,894.85/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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