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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 353.42 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 353.42 and 81.57 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 353.42 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/353.42 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 353.42 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 28,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828.47/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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