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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 353.43 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 353.43 and 71.09 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 353.43 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/353.43 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 353.43 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 25,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.57/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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