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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.11 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.11 and 71.80 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.11 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.11 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.11 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 25,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209.00/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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