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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 327.12 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 327.12 and 133.55 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 327.12 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/327.12 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 327.12 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 43,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,685.24/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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