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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 350.97 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 350.97 and 89.70 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 350.97 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/350.97 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 350.97 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 31,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.25/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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