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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 345.30 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 345.30 and 93.45 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 345.30 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/345.30 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 345.30 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 32,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268.29/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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