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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.93 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.93 and 112.60 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.93 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.93 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.93 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 39,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,852.52/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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