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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 346.25 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 346.25 and 102.59 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 346.25 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/346.25 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 346.25 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 35,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520.31/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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