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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.80 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.80 and 93.77 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.80 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.80 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.80 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 32,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706.51/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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