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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.76 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.76 and 96.87 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.76 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.76 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.76 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 33,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.12/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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