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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.66 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.66 and 72.12 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.66 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.66 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.66 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 25,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.72/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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