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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.21 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.21 and 90.68 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.21 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.21 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.21 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 32,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,210.44/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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