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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 346.07 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 346.07 and 93.69 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 346.07 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/346.07 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 346.07 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 32,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423.53/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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