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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 351.98 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 351.98 and 80.55 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 351.98 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/351.98 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 351.98 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 28,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351.99/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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