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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 354.96 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 354.96 and 121.06 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 354.96 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/354.96 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 354.96 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 42,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971.46/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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