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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 354.44 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 354.44 and 91.96 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 354.44 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/354.44 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 354.44 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 32,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594.30/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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