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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 355.26 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 355.26 and 90.66 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 355.26 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/355.26 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 355.26 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 32,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207.42/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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