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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.44 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.44 and 81.59 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.44 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.44 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.44 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 28,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837.17/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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