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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.95, 355.36 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.95, 355.36 and 121.45 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.95 : 355.36 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.95/355.36 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.95x = 355.36 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.95x = 43,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158.52/236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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