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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 354.88 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 354.88 and 106.57 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 354.88 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/354.88 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 354.88 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 37,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.79/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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