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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 319.97 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 319.97 and 126.96 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 319.97 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/319.97 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 319.97 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 40,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623.71/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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