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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 354.03 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 354.03 and 105.93 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 354.03 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/354.03 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 354.03 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 37,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502.40/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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