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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.30, 345.61 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.30, 345.61 and 86.14 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.30 : 345.61 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.30/345.61 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.30x = 345.61 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.30x = 29,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,770.85/230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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