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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.25, 351.53 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.25, 351.53 and 106 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 351.53 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/351.53 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 351.53 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 37,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.65/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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