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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.35 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.35 and 100.19 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.35 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.35 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.35 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 35,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.52/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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