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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 354.85 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 354.85 and 106.45 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 354.85 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/354.85 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 354.85 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 37,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,772.63/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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