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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.99 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.99 and 119.14 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.99 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.99 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.99 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 41,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935.21/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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