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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 351.91 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 351.91 and 97.57 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 351.91 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/351.91 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 351.91 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 34,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336.42/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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