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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 351.72 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 351.72 and 132.05 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 351.72 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/351.72 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 351.72 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 46,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.87/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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