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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 345.08 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 345.08 and 93.10 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 345.08 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/345.08 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 345.08 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 32,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126.32/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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