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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 345.11 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 345.11 and 93.16 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 345.11 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/345.11 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 345.11 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 32,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149.12/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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