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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345.06 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345.06 and 101.84 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.06 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.06 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.06 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 35,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.91/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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