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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 347.96 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 347.96 and 95.06 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 347.96 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/347.96 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 347.96 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 33,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077.08/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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