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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.94 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.94 and 97.60 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.94 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.94 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.94 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 34,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,348.22/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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