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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.93 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.93 and 105.71 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.93 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.93 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.93 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 37,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094.53/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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