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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.37 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.37 and 100.63 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.37 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.37 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.37 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 35,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,861.51/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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