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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345 and 93.13 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 32,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129.85/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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