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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 355.13 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 355.13 and 92.45 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 355.13 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/355.13 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 355.13 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 32,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829.53/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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