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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.21 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.21 and 121.90 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.21 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.21 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.21 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 43,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420.22/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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