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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 348 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 348 and 123.69 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 348 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/348 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 348 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 43,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.12/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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