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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 349.18 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 349.18 and 95.90 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 349.18 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/349.18 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 349.18 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 33,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486.36/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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