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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 355.14 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 355.14 and 90.55 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 355.14 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/355.14 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 355.14 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 32,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,158.37/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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