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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 354.24 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 354.24 and 91.79 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 354.24 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/354.24 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 354.24 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 32,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513.92/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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