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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 345.18 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 345.18 and 121.98 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 345.18 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/345.18 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 345.18 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 42,105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.06/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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