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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345.30 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345.30 and 93.18 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345.30 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345.30 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345.30 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 32,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175.05/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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