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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.55 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.55 and 108.75 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.55 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.55 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.55 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 38,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665.52/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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