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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 349.43 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 349.43 and 96.12 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 349.43 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/349.43 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 349.43 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 33,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,586.73/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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