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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.25 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.25 and 105.42 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.25 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.25 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.25 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 37,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239.62/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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