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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 356.02 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 356.02 and 91.08 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 356.02 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/356.02 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 356.02 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 32,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426.30/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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