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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 355.11 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 355.11 and 106.59 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 355.11 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/355.11 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 355.11 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 37,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852.06/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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