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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 345.24 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 345.24 and 121.96 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 345.24 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/345.24 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 345.24 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 42,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.47/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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