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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 355.96 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 355.96 and 75.03 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 355.96 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/355.96 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 355.96 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 26,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.68/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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