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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 348.17 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 348.17 and 102.06 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 348.17 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/348.17 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 348.17 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 35,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.72/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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