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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 352.62 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 352.62 and 81.18 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 352.62 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/352.62 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 352.62 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 28,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626.78/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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