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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 345.21 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 345.21 and 142.57 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 345.21 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/345.21 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 345.21 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 49,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216.59/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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