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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.37 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.37 and 103.42 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.37 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.37 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.37 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 35,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,925.01/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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