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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.26 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.26 and 90.64 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.26 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.26 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.26 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 32,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200.31/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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