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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 353.21 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 353.21 and 81.42 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 353.21 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/353.21 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 353.21 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 28,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,757.95/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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