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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.15 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.15 and 79.97 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.15 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.15 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.15 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 28,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.71/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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