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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.42 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.42 and 86.56 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.42 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.42 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.42 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 29,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986.76/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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