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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 350.89 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 350.89 and 97.02 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 350.89 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/350.89 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 350.89 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 34,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,043.35/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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