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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.23 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.23 and 105.76 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.23 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.23 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.23 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 37,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.33/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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