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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 353.62 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 353.62 and 105.76 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 353.62 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/353.62 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 353.62 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 37,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398.85/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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