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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.66 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.66 and 91.52 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.66 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.66 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.66 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 32,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,639.28/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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