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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 353.60 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 353.60 and 71.20 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 353.60 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/353.60 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 353.60 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 25,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176.32/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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