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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351 and 97.07 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 34,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071.57/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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