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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 352.68 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 352.68 and 72.74 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 352.68 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/352.68 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 352.68 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 25,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653.94/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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