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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 349.73 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 349.73 and 96.12 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 349.73 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/349.73 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 349.73 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 33,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616.47/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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