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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 352.72 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 352.72 and 61.81 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 352.72 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/352.72 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 352.72 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 21,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,801.62/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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