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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 351.91 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 351.91 and 88.39 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 351.91 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/351.91 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 351.91 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 31,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105.32/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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