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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.20 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.20 and 89.81 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.20 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.20 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.20 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 31,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,542.37/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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