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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 351.34 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 351.34 and 105.94 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 351.34 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/351.34 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 351.34 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 37,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,219.82/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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