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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 351.95 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 351.95 and 104.76 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 351.95 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/351.95 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 351.95 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 36,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,869.76/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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