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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 352.38 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 352.38 and 126.72 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 352.38 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/352.38 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 352.38 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 44,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.59/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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