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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 355.92 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 355.92 and 93.13 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 355.92 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/355.92 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 355.92 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 33,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,146.83/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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