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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 355.85 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 355.85 and 100.29 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 355.85 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/355.85 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 355.85 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 35,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687.70/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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