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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 350.37 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 350.37 and 96.69 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 350.37 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/350.37 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 350.37 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 33,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.28/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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