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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.96 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 350.96 and 97.12 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 350.96 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/350.96 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 350.96 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 34,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,085.24/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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