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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 356.50 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 356.50 and 91.41 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 356.50 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/356.50 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 356.50 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 32,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587.44/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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