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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.36 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.36 and 89.97 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.36 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.36 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.36 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 31,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,611.86/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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