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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.21, 355.59 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.21, 355.59 and 100.10 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.21 : 355.59 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.21/355.59 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.21x = 355.59 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.21x = 35,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594.56/237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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