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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 345.67 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 345.67 and 93.56 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 345.67 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/345.67 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 345.67 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 32,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338.92/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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