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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 345.57 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 345.57 and 86.06 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 345.57 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/345.57 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 345.57 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 29,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,740.30/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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