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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.77 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.77 and 105.87 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.77 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.77 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.77 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 37,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454.69/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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