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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 355.49 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 355.49 and 100.08 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 355.49 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/355.49 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 355.49 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 35,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,577.44/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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