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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.90 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.90 and 81.21 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.90 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.90 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.90 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 28,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,658.33/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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