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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.10 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.10 and 71.72 is: 107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.10 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.10 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.10 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 25,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.54/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.57

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