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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 355.12 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 355.12 and 106.72 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 355.12 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/355.12 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 355.12 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 37,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897.25/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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