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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 345.17 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 345.17 and 85.83 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 345.17 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/345.17 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 345.17 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 29,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625.94/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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