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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.52 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.52 and 86.76 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.52 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.52 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.52 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 30,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064.29/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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