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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 355.13 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 355.13 and 134.07 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 355.13 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/355.13 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 355.13 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 47,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611.61/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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