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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.82 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.82 and 86.94 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.82 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.82 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.82 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 30,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.10/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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