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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.12 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.12 and 93.80 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.12 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.12 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.12 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 32,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,466.06/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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