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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354.12 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354.12 and 91.72 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354.12 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354.12 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354.12 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 32,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,479.89/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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