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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 345.93 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 345.93 and 100.68 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 345.93 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/345.93 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 345.93 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 34,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828.23/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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