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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.49 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.49 and 100.04 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.49 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.49 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.49 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 35,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560.94/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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