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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 351.11 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 351.11 and 87.78 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 351.11 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/351.11 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 351.11 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 30,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820.44/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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