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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 353.01 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 353.01 and 105.29 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 353.01 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/353.01 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 353.01 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 37,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168.42/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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