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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 353.39 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 353.39 and 71.07 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 353.39 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/353.39 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 353.39 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 25,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114.15/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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