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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 325.68 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 325.68 and 148.68 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 325.68 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/325.68 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 325.68 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 48,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422.10/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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