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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 355.68 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 355.68 and 121.45 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 355.68 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/355.68 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 355.68 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 43,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,197.34/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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