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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 351.77 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 351.77 and 102.77 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 351.77 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/351.77 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 351.77 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 36,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149.13/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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