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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 354.23 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 354.23 and 106.12 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 354.23 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/354.23 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 354.23 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 37,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588.59/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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