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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.53 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.53 and 90.17 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.53 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.53 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.53 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 31,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969.08/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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