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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 352.12 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 352.12 and 80.63 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 352.12 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/352.12 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 352.12 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 28,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,391.44/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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