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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.77 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.77 and 86.87 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.77 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.77 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.77 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 30,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123.91/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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