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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.92 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.92 and 106.28 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.92 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.92 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.92 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 37,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402.06/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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