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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 347.75 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 347.75 and 103.67 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 347.75 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/347.75 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 347.75 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 36,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.72/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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