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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 352.20 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 352.20 and 97.71 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 352.20 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/352.20 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 352.20 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 34,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,411.96/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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