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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 352.03 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 352.03 and 80.57 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 352.03 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/352.03 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 352.03 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 28,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363.06/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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