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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 345.21 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 345.21 and 93.25 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 345.21 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/345.21 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 345.21 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 32,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190.83/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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