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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 344.90 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 344.90 and 85.76 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 344.90 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/344.90 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 344.90 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 29,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578.62/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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