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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.91 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.91 and 87.75 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.91 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.91 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.91 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 30,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,792.35/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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