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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 352.52 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 352.52 and 80.88 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 352.52 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/352.52 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 352.52 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 28,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511.82/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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