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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.13 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.13 and 112.95 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.13 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.13 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.13 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 39,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772.52/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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