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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 344.85 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 344.85 and 101.87 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 344.85 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/344.85 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 344.85 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 35,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,129.87/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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