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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.79 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.79 and 114.06 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.79 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.79 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.79 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 40,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,353.29/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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