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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 347.84 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 347.84 and 87.51 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 347.84 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/347.84 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 347.84 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 30,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,439.48/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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