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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 353.93 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 353.93 and 105.96 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 353.93 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/353.93 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 353.93 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 37,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501.89/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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