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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 356.40 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 356.40 and 91.37 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 356.40 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/356.40 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 356.40 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 32,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565.16/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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