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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 351.22 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 351.22 and 87.90 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 351.22 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/351.22 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 351.22 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 30,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,872.24/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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