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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 347.93 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 347.93 and 85.75 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 347.93 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/347.93 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 347.93 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 29,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,835.00/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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