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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.15 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.15 and 120.11 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.15 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.15 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.15 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 42,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,415.38/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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