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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 345.98 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 345.98 and 93.74 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 345.98 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/345.98 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 345.98 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 32,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432.17/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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