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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.56 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.56 and 121.37 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.56 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.56 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.56 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 43,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152.08/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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