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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.52 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.52 and 90.83 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.52 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.52 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.52 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 32,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291.88/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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