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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.35, 351.52 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.35, 351.52 and 72.03 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.35 : 351.52 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.35/351.52 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.35x = 351.52 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.35x = 25,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319.99/234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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