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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 353.09 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 353.09 and 105.39 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 353.09 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/353.09 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 353.09 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 37,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.86/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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