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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 352.93 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 352.93 and 105.52 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 352.93 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/352.93 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 352.93 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 37,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,241.17/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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