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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 353.25 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 353.25 and 81.43 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 353.25 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/353.25 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 353.25 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 28,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765.15/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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