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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.59 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.59 and 74.76 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.59 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.59 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.59 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 26,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583.91/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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