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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 355.34 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 355.34 and 121.20 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 355.34 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/355.34 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 355.34 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 43,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,067.21/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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