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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.48 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.48 and 81.57 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.48 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.48 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.48 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 28,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,832.96/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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