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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 354.17 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 354.17 and 91.91 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 354.17 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/354.17 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 354.17 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 32,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551.31/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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