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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 353.31 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 353.31 and 81.50 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 353.31 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/353.31 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 353.31 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 28,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.59/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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