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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 356.52 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 356.52 and 75.37 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 356.52 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/356.52 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 356.52 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 26,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870.91/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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