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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 356.02 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 356.02 and 107.27 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 356.02 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/356.02 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 356.02 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 38,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190.89/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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