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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.26 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.26 and 121.34 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.26 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.26 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.26 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 43,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107.25/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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