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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.66 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.66 and 107.56 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.66 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.66 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.66 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 38,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039.67/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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