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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.39 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.39 and 124.14 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.39 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.39 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.39 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 43,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.13/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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