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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 348.60 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 348.60 and 123.85 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 348.60 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/348.60 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 348.60 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 43,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,174.11/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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