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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 354.87 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 354.87 and 90.29 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 354.87 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/354.87 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 354.87 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 32,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.10/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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