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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 355.94 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 355.94 and 91.03 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 355.94 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/355.94 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 355.94 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 32,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.56/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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