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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 351.58 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 351.58 and 97.55 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 351.58 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/351.58 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 351.58 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 34,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296.63/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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