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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353.10 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353.10 and 107.40 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353.10 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353.10 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353.10 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 37,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.94/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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