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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.77 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.77 and 72.90 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.77 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.77 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.77 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 25,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716.93/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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