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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.97, 346.20 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.97, 346.20 and 100.89 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.97 : 346.20 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.97/346.20 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.97x = 346.20 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.97x = 34,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,928.12/230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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