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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.30 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.30 and 105.96 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.30 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.30 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.30 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 37,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.75/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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