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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 352.35 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 352.35 and 106.56 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 352.35 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/352.35 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 352.35 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 37,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.42/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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