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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 350.87 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 350.87 and 97.01 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 350.87 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/350.87 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 350.87 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 34,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038.95/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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