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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.60 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.60 and 96.23 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.60 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.60 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.60 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 33,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931.34/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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