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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.60, 354.94 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.60, 354.94 and 72.08 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.60 : 354.94 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.60/354.94 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.60x = 354.94 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.60x = 25,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,584.08/236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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