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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.82 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.82 and 91.02 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.82 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.82 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.82 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 32,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386.74/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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