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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 346.06 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 346.06 and 93.78 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 346.06 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/346.06 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 346.06 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 32,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453.51/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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