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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 356.41 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 356.41 and 100.62 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 356.41 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/356.41 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 356.41 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 35,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,859.69/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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