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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 345.50 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 345.50 and 86.12 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 345.50 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/345.50 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 345.50 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 29,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754.46/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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