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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 353.82 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 353.82 and 81.83 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 353.82 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/353.82 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 353.82 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 28,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954.28/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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