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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 345.14 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 345.14 and 108.27 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 345.14 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/345.14 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 345.14 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 37,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367.77/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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