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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.52 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.52 and 81.59 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.52 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.52 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.52 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 28,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841.93/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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