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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 355.73 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 355.73 and 90.95 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 355.73 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/355.73 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 355.73 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 32,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,354.08/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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