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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 345.80 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 345.80 and 107.40 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 345.80 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/345.80 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 345.80 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 37,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139.19/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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