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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 352.50 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 352.50 and 80.89 is: 121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 352.50 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/352.50 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 352.50 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 28,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.73/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.35

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