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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 356.18 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 356.18 and 100.60 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 356.18 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/356.18 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 356.18 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 35,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831.71/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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