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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 351.65 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 351.65 and 72.14 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 351.65 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/351.65 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 351.65 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 25,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,365.91/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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