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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.91 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.91 and 86.96 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.91 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.91 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.91 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 30,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165.12/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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