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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.81 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.81 and 81.77 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.81 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.81 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.81 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 28,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,929.48/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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