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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.10 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.10 and 97.23 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.10 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.10 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.10 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 34,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137.45/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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