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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.26 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.26 and 95.16 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.26 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.26 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.26 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 33,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141.25/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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