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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.06 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.06 and 104.27 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.06 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.06 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.06 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 36,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605.03/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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