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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.64 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.64 and 126.02 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.64 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.64 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.64 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 44,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314.71/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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