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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.42 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.42 and 91.68 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.42 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.42 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.42 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 31,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668.11/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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