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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 352.86 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 352.86 and 107 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 352.86 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/352.86 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 352.86 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 37,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.02/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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