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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 356 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 356 and 91.11 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 356 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/356 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 356 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 32,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433.38/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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