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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.02 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.02 and 95.06 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.02 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.02 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.02 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 33,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082.78/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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