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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.33 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.33 and 105.53 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.33 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.33 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.33 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 37,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,286.91/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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