The regular selling price of merchandise sold in a store includes a margin of 62% based on selling price. During a sale, an item which cost the store $231.25 was marked down 47%. For how much was the item sold? Approximate to nearest 100th.

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The regular selling price of merchandise sold in a store includes a margin of 62% based on selling price. During a sale, an item which cost the store $231.25 was marked down 47%. For how much was the item sold? Approximate to nearest 100th. 

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