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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.93 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.93 and 87.65 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.93 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.93 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.93 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 30,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759.01/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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