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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 351.22 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 351.22 and 71.80 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 351.22 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/351.22 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 351.22 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 25,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.60/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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