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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 344.88 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 344.88 and 101.76 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 344.88 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/344.88 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 344.88 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 35,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094.99/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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