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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.96 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.96 and 105.70 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.96 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.96 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.96 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 37,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094.19/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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