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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.74 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.74 and 101.79 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.74 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.74 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.74 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 35,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.45/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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