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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 355.91 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 355.91 and 91.04 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 355.91 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/355.91 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 355.91 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 32,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401.83/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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