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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.23 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.23 and 121.41 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.23 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.23 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.23 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 43,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128.47/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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