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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.36 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.36 and 106.89 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.36 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.36 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.36 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 37,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,984.43/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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