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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.52 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.52 and 72.05 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.52 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.52 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.52 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 25,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325.08/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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