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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 348.76 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 348.76 and 102.73 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 348.76 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/348.76 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 348.76 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 35,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828.11/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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