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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 351.54 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 351.54 and 95.51 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 351.54 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/351.54 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 351.54 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 33,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,573.83/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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