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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 356.44 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 356.44 and 91.34 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 356.44 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/356.44 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 356.44 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 32,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,557.89/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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