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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.05 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.05 and 77.90 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.05 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.05 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.05 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 27,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344.65/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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