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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 351.29 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 351.29 and 89.86 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 351.29 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/351.29 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 351.29 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 31,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566.42/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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