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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.09, 352.72 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.09, 352.72 and 105 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.09 : 352.72 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.09/352.72 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.09x = 352.72 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.09x = 37,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.60/235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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