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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 354.39 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 354.39 and 120.64 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 354.39 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/354.39 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 354.39 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 42,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,753.01/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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