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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.78 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.78 and 87.57 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.78 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.78 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.78 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 30,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,454.66/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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