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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 347.92 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 347.92 and 123.72 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 347.92 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/347.92 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 347.92 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 43,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.66/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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