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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.51 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.51 and 88.13 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.51 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.51 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.51 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 30,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976.82/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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