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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.79 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.79 and 81.80 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.79 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.79 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.79 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 28,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.02/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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