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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 345.89 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 345.89 and 86.29 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 345.89 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/345.89 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 345.89 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 29,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846.85/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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