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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.43, 356.15 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.43, 356.15 and 100.39 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.43 : 356.15 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.43/356.15 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.43x = 356.15 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.43x = 35,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.90/237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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