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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 349.58 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 349.58 and 96.12 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 349.58 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/349.58 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 349.58 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 33,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601.15/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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