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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 345.90 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 345.90 and 93.72 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 345.90 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/345.90 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 345.90 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 32,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417.75/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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