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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.21, 345.26 and 91.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.21, 345.26 and 91.39 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.21 : 345.26 = 91.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.21/345.26 = 91.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.21x = 345.26 × 91.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.21x = 31,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,551.59/230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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