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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 350.95 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 350.95 and 97.25 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 350.95 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/350.95 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 350.95 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 34,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129.40/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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