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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 356.04 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 356.04 and 129.12 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 356.04 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/356.04 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 356.04 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 45,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.88/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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