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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.02 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.02 and 97.12 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.02 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.02 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.02 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 34,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,091.06/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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