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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 348.18 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 348.18 and 95.12 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 348.18 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/348.18 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 348.18 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 33,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117.50/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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