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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 346.43 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 346.43 and 92.12 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 346.43 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/346.43 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 346.43 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 31,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912.27/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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