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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 352.31 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 352.31 and 97.89 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 352.31 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/352.31 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 352.31 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 34,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,487.14/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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