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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 344.93 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 344.93 and 100.13 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 344.93 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/344.93 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 344.93 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 34,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.62/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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