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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.97 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.97 and 81.94 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.97 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.97 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.97 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 29,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004.30/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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