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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 355.71 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 355.71 and 100.12 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 355.71 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/355.71 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 355.71 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 35,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,613.69/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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