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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 352.37 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 352.37 and 104.89 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 352.37 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/352.37 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 352.37 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 36,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958.33/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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