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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.19 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.19 and 120.07 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.19 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.19 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.19 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 42,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.42/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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