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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.37 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.37 and 81.53 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.37 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.37 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.37 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 28,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808.49/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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