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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 347.86 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 347.86 and 95.11 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 347.86 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/347.86 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 347.86 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 33,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084.96/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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