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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.60 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.60 and 100.71 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.60 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.60 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.60 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 35,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913.44/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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