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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 345.64 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 345.64 and 91.60 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 345.64 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/345.64 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 345.64 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 31,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,660.62/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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