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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.99 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.99 and 105.34 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.99 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.99 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.99 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 37,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,183.88/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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