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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 347.87 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 347.87 and 101.93 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 347.87 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/347.87 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 347.87 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 35,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,456.90/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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