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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 351.84 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 351.84 and 97.68 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 351.84 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/351.84 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 351.84 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 34,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367.73/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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