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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.81 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.81 and 72.16 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.81 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.81 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.81 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 25,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386.61/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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