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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 353.36 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 353.36 and 105.78 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 353.36 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/353.36 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 353.36 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 37,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,378.42/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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