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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 356.21 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 356.21 and 75.14 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 356.21 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/356.21 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 356.21 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 26,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766.70/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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