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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.39, 345.60 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.39, 345.60 and 68.06 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.39 : 345.60 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.39/345.60 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.39x = 345.60 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.39x = 23,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522.40/230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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