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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 356.22 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 356.22 and 100.55 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 356.22 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/356.22 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 356.22 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 35,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,817.92/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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