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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 345.90 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 345.90 and 76.55 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 345.90 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/345.90 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 345.90 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 26,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478.65/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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