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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 353.97 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 353.97 and 91.71 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 353.97 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/353.97 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 353.97 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 32,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462.59/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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