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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 345.26 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 345.26 and 93.17 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 345.26 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/345.26 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 345.26 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 32,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.03/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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