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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 349.06 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 349.06 and 93.86 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 349.06 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/349.06 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 349.06 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 32,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762.77/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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