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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.69 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.69 and 112.53 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.69 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.69 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.69 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 39,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.26/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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