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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.07 and 80.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.07 and 80.05 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.07 = 80.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.07 = 80.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.07 × 80.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 28,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103.57/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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