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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 345.07 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 345.07 and 75.97 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 345.07 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/345.07 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 345.07 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 26,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215.49/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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