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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.90 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.90 and 95.69 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.90 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.90 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.90 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 33,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.11/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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