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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 350.83 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 350.83 and 103.95 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 350.83 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/350.83 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 350.83 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 36,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468.91/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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