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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 356.20 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 356.20 and 100.55 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 356.20 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/356.20 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 356.20 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 35,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815.55/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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