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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.27 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.27 and 71.93 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.27 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.27 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.27 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 25,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265.36/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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