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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 353.93 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 353.93 and 71.39 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 353.93 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/353.93 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 353.93 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 25,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267.59/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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