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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.15 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.15 and 71.77 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.15 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.15 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.15 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 25,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199.92/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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