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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 345.76 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 345.76 and 100.73 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 345.76 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/345.76 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 345.76 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 34,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828.40/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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