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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.68 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.68 and 106.21 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.68 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.68 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.68 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 37,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351.93/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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