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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.50 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.50 and 100.09 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.50 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.50 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.50 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 35,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582.00/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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