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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.87 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.87 and 70.05 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.87 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.87 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.87 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 24,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648.49/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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