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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 351.05 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 351.05 and 97.24 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 351.05 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/351.05 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 351.05 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 34,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134.35/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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