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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.23 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.23 and 93.25 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.23 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.23 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.23 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 33,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.45/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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