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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.17 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.17 and 71.75 is: 107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.17 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.17 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.17 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 25,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194.33/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.64

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