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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 356.33 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 356.33 and 100.60 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 356.33 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/356.33 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 356.33 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 35,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,846.16/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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