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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 349.13 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 349.13 and 95.87 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 349.13 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/349.13 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 349.13 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 33,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.87/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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