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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 353.85 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 353.85 and 107.50 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 353.85 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/353.85 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 353.85 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 38,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,038.88/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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