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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 345.03 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 345.03 and 106.72 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 345.03 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/345.03 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 345.03 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 36,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820.34/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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