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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345.12 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345.12 and 114.42 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.12 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.12 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.12 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 39,488.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488.63/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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