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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.82, 355.32 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.82, 355.32 and 92.55 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.82 : 355.32 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.82/355.32 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.82x = 355.32 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.82x = 32,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884.87/236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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