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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.15 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.15 and 71.79 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.15 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.15 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.15 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 25,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209.45/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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