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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.29 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.29 and 97.91 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.29 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.29 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.29 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 34,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492.71/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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