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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 353.52 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 353.52 and 113.87 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 353.52 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/353.52 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 353.52 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 40,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254.75/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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