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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.27 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.27 and 105.75 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.27 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.27 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.27 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 37,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146.80/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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