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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 352.97 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 352.97 and 105.38 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 352.97 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/352.97 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 352.97 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 37,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193.69/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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