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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.12 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.12 and 112.30 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.12 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.12 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.12 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 39,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431.21/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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