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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.71 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.71 and 66.13 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.71 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.71 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.71 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 23,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,521.16/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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