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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 352.87 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 352.87 and 81.19 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 352.87 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/352.87 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 352.87 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 28,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,649.52/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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