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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.14 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.14 and 89.78 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.14 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.14 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.14 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 31,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,525.35/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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