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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.12 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.12 and 97.20 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.12 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.12 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.12 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 34,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128.86/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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