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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.38 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.38 and 100.64 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.38 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.38 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.38 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 35,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,866.08/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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