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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.23 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.23 and 106.87 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.23 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.23 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.23 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 37,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963.43/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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