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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.45 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.45 and 86.92 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.45 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.45 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.45 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 30,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113.65/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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