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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 352.53 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 352.53 and 119.53 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 352.53 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/352.53 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 352.53 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 42,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135.55/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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