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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 353.91 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 353.91 and 105.83 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 353.91 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/353.91 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 353.91 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 37,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454.30/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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