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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.80 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.80 and 81.76 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.80 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.80 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.80 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 28,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,926.57/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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