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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 352.12 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 352.12 and 88.60 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 352.12 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/352.12 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 352.12 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 31,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196.07/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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