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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 352.14 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 352.14 and 80.78 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 352.14 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/352.14 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 352.14 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 28,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.87/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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