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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 354.92 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 354.92 and 121.08 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 354.92 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/354.92 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 354.92 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 42,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973.71/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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