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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.12 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.12 and 121.88 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.12 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.12 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.12 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 43,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403.91/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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