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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 349.06 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 349.06 and 123.06 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 349.06 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/349.06 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 349.06 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 42,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.32/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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