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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 355.61 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 355.61 and 107.14 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 355.61 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/355.61 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 355.61 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 38,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100.06/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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