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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.81 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.81 and 107.08 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.81 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.81 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.81 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 37,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029.33/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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