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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.75, 353.56 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.75, 353.56 and 73.39 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.75 : 353.56 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.75/353.56 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.75x = 353.56 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.75x = 25,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947.77/235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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