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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.34 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.34 and 93.54 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.34 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.34 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.34 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 33,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.04/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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