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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 347.64 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 347.64 and 95.05 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 347.64 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/347.64 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 347.64 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 33,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,043.18/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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