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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 355.63 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 355.63 and 100.13 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 355.63 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/355.63 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 355.63 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 35,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.95/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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