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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 346.52 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 346.52 and 86.63 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 346.52 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/346.52 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 346.52 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 30,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,016.86/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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