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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 349.19 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 349.19 and 102.81 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 349.19 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/349.19 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 349.19 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 35,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899.71/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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