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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 353.52 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 353.52 and 127.52 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 353.52 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/353.52 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 353.52 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 45,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080.87/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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