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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 353.36 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 353.36 and 71.01 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 353.36 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/353.36 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 353.36 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 25,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092.27/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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