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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 354.82 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 354.82 and 90.36 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 354.82 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/354.82 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 354.82 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 32,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.31/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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