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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 353.19 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 353.19 and 81.38 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 353.19 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/353.19 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 353.19 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 28,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742.11/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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