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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.10 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.10 and 80.65 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.10 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.10 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.10 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 28,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396.87/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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