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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 346.08 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 346.08 and 102.52 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 346.08 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/346.08 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 346.08 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 35,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,480.12/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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