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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 352.98 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 352.98 and 105.37 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 352.98 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/352.98 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 352.98 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 37,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192.62/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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