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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 352.62 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 352.62 and 105.18 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 352.62 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/352.62 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 352.62 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 37,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,088.57/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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