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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.26 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.26 and 87.86 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.26 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.26 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.26 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 30,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861.70/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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