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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 356.15 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 356.15 and 129.09 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 356.15 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/356.15 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 356.15 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 45,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,976.34/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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