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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 347.69 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 347.69 and 85.61 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 347.69 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/347.69 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 347.69 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 29,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763.57/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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