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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 353.16 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 353.16 and 81.39 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 353.16 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/353.16 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 353.16 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 28,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.02/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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