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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 356.29 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 356.29 and 121.95 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 356.29 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/356.29 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 356.29 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 43,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,449.26/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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