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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 318.23 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 318.23 and 142.08 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 318.23 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/318.23 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 318.23 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 45,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213.64/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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