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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 345.62 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 345.62 and 93.53 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 345.62 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/345.62 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 345.62 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 32,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324.34/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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