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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 354.96 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 354.96 and 106.68 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 354.96 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/354.96 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 354.96 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 37,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,867.13/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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