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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.49 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.49 and 72.68 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.49 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.49 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.49 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 25,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.97/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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