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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 354.93 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 354.93 and 72.09 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 354.93 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/354.93 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 354.93 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 25,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585.66/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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