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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345.30 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345.30 and 100.16 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345.30 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345.30 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345.30 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 34,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585.25/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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