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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.11 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.11 and 97.18 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.11 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.11 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.11 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 34,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120.23/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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