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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 352.74 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 352.74 and 105.12 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 352.74 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/352.74 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 352.74 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 37,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,080.03/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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