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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 353.05 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 353.05 and 81.32 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 353.05 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/353.05 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 353.05 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 28,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710.71/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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