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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 353.43 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 353.43 and 105.77 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 353.43 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/353.43 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 353.43 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 37,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383.17/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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