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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 354.30 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 354.30 and 106.13 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 354.30 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/354.30 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 354.30 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 37,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601.33/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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