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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.35, 351.66 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.35, 351.66 and 88.07 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.35 : 351.66 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.35/351.66 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.35x = 351.66 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.35x = 30,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970.70/234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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