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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 355.15 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 355.15 and 90.48 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 355.15 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/355.15 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 355.15 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 32,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133.75/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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