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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.37, 353.07 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.37, 353.07 and 81.23 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.37 : 353.07 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.37/353.07 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.37x = 353.07 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.37x = 28,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678.11/235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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