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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.48 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.48 and 104.37 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.48 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.48 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.48 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 36,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,683.97/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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