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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 345.89 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 345.89 and 76.53 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 345.89 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/345.89 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 345.89 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 26,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472.02/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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