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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 356.35 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 356.35 and 91.29 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 356.35 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/356.35 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 356.35 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 32,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.19/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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