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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 355.94 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 355.94 and 91.18 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 355.94 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/355.94 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 355.94 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 32,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453.45/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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