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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.39 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.39 and 81.53 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.39 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.39 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.39 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 28,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809.71/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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