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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 351.36 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 351.36 and 87.92 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 351.36 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/351.36 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 351.36 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 30,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,891.57/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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