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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 352.72 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 352.72 and 106.88 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 352.72 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/352.72 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 352.72 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 37,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.71/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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