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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 355.69 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 355.69 and 93.01 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 355.69 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/355.69 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 355.69 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 33,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,080.72/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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