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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.09, 347.72 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.09, 347.72 and 101.99 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.09 : 347.72 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.09/347.72 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.09x = 347.72 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.09x = 35,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464.32/232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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