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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 355.02 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 355.02 and 106.59 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 355.02 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/355.02 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 355.02 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 37,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842.51/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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