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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.98 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.98 and 91.12 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.98 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.98 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.98 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 32,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,436.90/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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