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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.66 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.66 and 96.87 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.66 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.66 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.66 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 33,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.43/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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