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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 353.43 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 353.43 and 81.56 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 353.43 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/353.43 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 353.43 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 28,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825.44/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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