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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 345.89 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 345.89 and 93.80 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 345.89 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/345.89 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 345.89 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 32,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444.48/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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