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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.08 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.08 and 95.09 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.08 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.08 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.08 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 33,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098.93/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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