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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 355.87 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 355.87 and 93.07 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 355.87 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/355.87 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 355.87 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 33,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.82/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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