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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 355.05 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 355.05 and 106.63 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 355.05 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/355.05 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 355.05 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 37,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.45/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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