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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 356.34 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 356.34 and 75.20 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 356.34 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/356.34 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 356.34 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 26,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.24/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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