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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.48 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.48 and 120.05 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.48 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.48 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.48 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 42,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432.91/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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