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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 351.01 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 351.01 and 79.96 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 351.01 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/351.01 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 351.01 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 28,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066.76/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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