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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.42 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.42 and 86.13 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.42 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.42 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.42 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 29,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751.02/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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