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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.34 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.34 and 71.86 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.34 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.34 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.34 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 25,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246.93/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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