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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 353.05 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 353.05 and 105.42 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 353.05 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/353.05 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 353.05 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 37,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217.61/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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