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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 352.56 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 352.56 and 119.48 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 352.56 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/352.56 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 352.56 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 42,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123.87/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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