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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 356.06 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 356.06 and 100.37 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 356.06 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/356.06 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 356.06 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 35,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,735.46/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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