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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 325.66 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 325.66 and 148.72 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 325.66 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/325.66 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 325.66 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 48,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432.16/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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