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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351.10 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351.10 and 87.95 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351.10 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351.10 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351.10 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 30,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,880.23/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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