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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 352.43 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 352.43 and 105.05 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 352.43 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/352.43 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 352.43 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 37,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023.52/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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