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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 348.12 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 348.12 and 95.18 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 348.12 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/348.12 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 348.12 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 33,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.06/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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