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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.18 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.18 and 89.85 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.18 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.18 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.18 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 31,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,553.52/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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