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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 345.90 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 345.90 and 102.40 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 345.90 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/345.90 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 345.90 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 35,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,420.16/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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