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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 356.26 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 356.26 and 91.38 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 356.26 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/356.26 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 356.26 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 32,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554.81/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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