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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.50 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.50 and 89.96 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.50 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.50 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.50 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 31,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,620.94/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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