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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 356.06 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 356.06 and 91.09 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 356.06 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/356.06 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 356.06 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 32,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433.51/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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