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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.03 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.03 and 112.98 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.03 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.03 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.03 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 39,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772.35/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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