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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 345.93 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 345.93 and 93.63 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 345.93 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/345.93 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 345.93 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 32,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,390.06/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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