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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 350.96 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 350.96 and 97.14 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 350.96 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/350.96 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 350.96 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 34,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,091.77/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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