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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 356.63 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 356.63 and 100.67 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 356.63 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/356.63 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 356.63 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 35,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899.66/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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