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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 351.20 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 351.20 and 71.81 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 351.20 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/351.20 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 351.20 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 25,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.56/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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