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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 355.98 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 355.98 and 93.16 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 355.98 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/355.98 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 355.98 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 33,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,163.10/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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