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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 351.96 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 351.96 and 113.01 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 351.96 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/351.96 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 351.96 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 39,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773.24/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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