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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 353.03 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 353.03 and 81.27 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 353.03 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/353.03 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 353.03 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 28,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,690.34/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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