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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 353.60 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 353.60 and 81.75 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 353.60 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/353.60 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 353.60 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 28,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.80/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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