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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.42 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.42 and 71.11 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.42 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.42 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.42 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 25,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131.70/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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