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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.88 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.88 and 83.77 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.88 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.88 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.88 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 28,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,890.60/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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