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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.81 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.81 and 123.66 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.81 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.81 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.81 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 43,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009.57/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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