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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.18 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.18 and 71.80 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.18 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.18 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.18 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 25,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,214.72/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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