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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.66, 354.99 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.66, 354.99 and 72.13 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.66 : 354.99 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.66/354.99 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.66x = 354.99 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.66x = 25,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603.97/236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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