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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.61 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.61 and 92.71 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.61 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.61 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.61 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 32,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968.60/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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