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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 356.47 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 356.47 and 91.50 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 356.47 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/356.47 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 356.47 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 32,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.22/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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