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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.86 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.86 and 121.55 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.86 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.86 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.86 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 43,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255.01/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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