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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.33 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.33 and 81.45 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.33 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.33 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.33 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 28,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778.32/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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