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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 356.16 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 356.16 and 93.07 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 356.16 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/356.16 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 356.16 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 33,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147.81/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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