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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.18 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.18 and 104.03 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.18 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.18 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.18 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 36,531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,531.54/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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