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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.66 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.66 and 90.90 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.66 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.66 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.66 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 32,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329.49/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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