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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345 and 85.87 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 29,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625.15/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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