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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351 and 89.68 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 31,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477.68/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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