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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 345.35 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 345.35 and 93.16 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 345.35 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/345.35 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 345.35 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 32,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172.81/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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