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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.50 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.50 and 81.04 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.50 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.50 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.50 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 28,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566.60/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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