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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.14 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.14 and 100.73 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.14 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.14 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.14 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 35,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.98/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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