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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.95, 346.15 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.95, 346.15 and 93.93 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.95 : 346.15 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.95/346.15 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.95x = 346.15 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.95x = 32,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513.87/230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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