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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 348.01 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 348.01 and 120.76 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 348.01 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/348.01 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 348.01 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 42,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025.69/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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