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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 353.98 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 353.98 and 120.45 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 353.98 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/353.98 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 353.98 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 42,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636.89/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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