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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.55 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.55 and 100.13 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.55 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.55 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.55 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 35,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598.94/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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