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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 356.13 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 356.13 and 91.17 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 356.13 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/356.13 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 356.13 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 32,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,468.37/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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