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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 352.66 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 352.66 and 72.79 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 352.66 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/352.66 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 352.66 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 25,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.36/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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