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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 356.39 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 356.39 and 91.40 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 356.39 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/356.39 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 356.39 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 32,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,573.14/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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