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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 352.14 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 352.14 and 88.53 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 352.14 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/352.14 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 352.14 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 31,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174.95/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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