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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.66 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.66 and 72.14 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.66 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.66 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.66 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 25,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.63/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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