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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.72 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.72 and 72.86 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.72 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.72 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.72 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 25,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699.18/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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