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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.83 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.83 and 81.80 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.83 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.83 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.83 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 28,944.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944.28/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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