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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 352.57 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 352.57 and 72.71 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 352.57 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/352.57 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 352.57 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 25,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,633.42/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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