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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 352.06 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 352.06 and 88.55 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 352.06 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/352.06 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 352.06 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 31,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174.25/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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