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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.11, 352.70 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.11, 352.70 and 72.77 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.11 : 352.70 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.11/352.70 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.11x = 352.70 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.11x = 25,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663.85/235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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