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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 354.32 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 354.32 and 106.22 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 354.32 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/354.32 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 354.32 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 37,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635.34/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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