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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.12 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.12 and 80.70 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.12 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.12 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.12 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 28,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416.08/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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