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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 345.42 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 345.42 and 122.02 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 345.42 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/345.42 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 345.42 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 42,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148.15/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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