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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 346.15 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 346.15 and 93.88 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 346.15 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/346.15 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 346.15 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 32,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494.36/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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