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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.29 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.29 and 89.88 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.29 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.29 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.29 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 31,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573.95/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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