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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.99 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.99 and 71.41 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.99 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.99 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.99 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 25,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.07/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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