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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.44 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.44 and 72.68 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.44 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.44 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.44 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 25,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615.34/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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