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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 354.24 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 354.24 and 91.88 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 354.24 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/354.24 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 354.24 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 32,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,547.57/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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