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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 345.33 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 345.33 and 93.17 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 345.33 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/345.33 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 345.33 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 32,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175.26/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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