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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 345.88 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 345.88 and 100.63 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 345.88 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/345.88 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 345.88 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 34,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805.90/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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