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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.14 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.14 and 88.51 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.14 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.14 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.14 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 31,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165.71/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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