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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.04 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.04 and 112.14 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.04 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.04 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.04 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 39,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589.91/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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