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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 355.74 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 355.74 and 100.24 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 355.74 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/355.74 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 355.74 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 35,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659.38/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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