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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 355.89 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 355.89 and 93.16 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 355.89 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/355.89 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 355.89 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 33,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154.71/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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