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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.09 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.09 and 75.11 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.09 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.09 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.09 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 26,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743.76/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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