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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.20 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.20 and 89.91 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.20 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.20 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.20 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 31,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576.62/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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