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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.55 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.55 and 97.49 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.55 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.55 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.55 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 34,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,273.24/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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