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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 351.07 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 351.07 and 71.69 is: 107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 351.07 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/351.07 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 351.07 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 25,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168.21/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.55

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