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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 355.16 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 355.16 and 115.12 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 355.16 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/355.16 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 355.16 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 40,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,886.02/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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