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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.46 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.46 and 100.12 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.46 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.46 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.46 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 35,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,588.66/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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