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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 353.63 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 353.63 and 81.68 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 353.63 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/353.63 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 353.63 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 28,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882.93/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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