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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 345.26 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 345.26 and 93.12 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 345.26 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/345.26 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 345.26 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 32,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,150.61/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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