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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.92 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.92 and 110.06 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.92 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.92 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.92 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 38,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292.08/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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