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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.13 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.13 and 90.63 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.13 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.13 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.13 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 32,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.57/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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