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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 356.06 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 356.06 and 93.19 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 356.06 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/356.06 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 356.06 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 33,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181.23/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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