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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.54 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.54 and 86.76 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.54 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.54 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.54 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 30,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065.81/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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