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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.76 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.76 and 81.16 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.76 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.76 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.76 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 28,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.00/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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