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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.12 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.12 and 104.04 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.12 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.12 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.12 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 36,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,530.52/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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